Post on 17-Jan-2016
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0Presented by: Chris Williams
ONLINE TESTING
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®2015-16- ACCESS FOR ELLS 2.0 TESTING SCHEDULE
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®
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Description Start Date End Date
Test Materials Ordering 10/5/2015 10/30/2015
Online Test Setup 12/9/2015 2/12/2016
Districts Receive Test Material 12/9/2015 12/9/2015
Additional Test Material Window 12/10/2015 2/5/2016
Test Window 1/4/2016 2/12/2016
Districts Pack and Ship Completed Test Material to DRC
2/12/2016 2/19/2016
All Test Material Received at DRC 2/26/2016 2/26/2016
Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window
3/21/2016 4/1/2016
Districts Receive Reports - Printed and Online
4/18/2016 4/18/2016
Post-Reporting Data Validation Window
4/18/2016 4/29/2016
ACCESS for ELLs® Exit Criteria
Overall Composite of a 5.0 on a Tier B or C and 4.0 or higher overall Literacy Composite.
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ACCESS for ELLs®
PRE-ID LABELS
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Pre-ID LabelUse the pre-id labels for both
online and paper/pencil testing.
These are used for test booklets that need scoring.
Do not complete the demographic information if using a pre-id label.
Do not remove labels once applied because it will damage the test booklet, just apply another label
that is appropriate.
Do not write on labels.
If the label has incorrect information, still use and correct
the student’s information in WIDA AMS.
If accommodations were used during online testing, mark the
accommodation in the WIDA AMS.
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District/School LabelUse this label if a student is new and does not have a
pre-id label.
You will need to complete the demographic
information on the test booklet.
This label is used for test booklets to be scored.
Use this label when issuing a new test booklet that is
damaged, torn, or in multiple test booklet.
Use this label if a student needs accommodations.
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Do Not Process LabelIt is a white label with an orange stripe.
Use this label for test booklets that are not to be scored.
The test booklets with this label will be scored as blank even if there are
responses.
Do not put this label on test booklets that have not been used.
A student writes in another student’s test booklet, transcribe
into a new test booklet and affix the do not process one on the old one.
If a label has been applied to the test booklet and the student moves,
put this label on it.
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®
ACCOMMODATIONS
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations
Only applies to ELs with disabilitiesMust have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or
504 Plan The accommodation must be stated in the IEP or 504
PlanList of appropriate accommodations is located in the
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® online manual and on the ACCESS 2.0 online WIDA Website page
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Accommodations
In order to be activated for the student in the online test, these three accommodations must be preselected in WIDA AMS prior to testing:
Manual control of item audio (MC)
Repeat item audio (RA)
Extended Speaking test response time (ES)
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Special Test Materials
Test Booklets are available in large-print
Hearing impaired students only take the reading and writing parts of the test and will test paper-pencil only
No Braille available
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®RESPONSIBILITIES AND TESTING FORMAT
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® Online Administration
It is a secure test.Use a #2 pencil; pens aren’t permitted.No Header Sheets this year.Manuals, test materials and other forms can’t be
duplicated.Writing Test booklets for grades 1-5 may not be
distributed to teachers and administrators prior to the testing dates.
Seating charts need to be completed for online and paper/pencil testing.
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0® Online AdministrationNew personnel to your district will need their own
ACCESS training password. Do not share ACCESS passwords. It is an allegation if passwords are shared because of test security
Districts will need to contact Chris Williams for ACCESS passwords
Complete the Administration Code and Inclusion of Special Populations training with all personnel
Remember to review all the ACCESS online training materials each year and read all manuals
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Test Coordinator (DAC) 16
Ensure test security throughout the window Complete all test coordinator training Become familiar with the INSIGHT Technology User Guide and the WIDA AMS User Guide Manage own profile on WIDA AMS, create and maintain accounts for school level users and
test administrators Order and distribute test materials to schools Coordinate and schedule test sessions with a school or among all schools with in the district Assign and coordinate trained staff to administer the test Ensure all personnel assigned to testing are trained in test administration and security
procedures. Any adult helping to proctor or monitor the test must take the training course Be available to answer questions Account for and return all materials to DRC after test administration
Technology Coordinators Become familiar with the INSIGHT Technology User Guide and the WIDA AMS User
Guide
Manage their profile on WIDA AMS
Download software from the WIDA AMS to the testing computers prior to the test
Verify the firewall and filters on the computer network are configured correctly to allow communication with the online servers and that the correct URLs and IP addresses are white listed
Create communication procedures with technology coordinators to support test administrators during the scheduled testing days
Ensure that devices used for administering the online test components meet the minimum system requirements and are configured to support testing
Implement the approved communications plan to provide Test Coordinators and Test Administrators with contact information if there are technology issues during testing
Troubleshoot technical infrastructure issues during the online administration
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Test Administrator Responsibilities 18
Read the manuals, especially sections 1-8
Ensure test security throughout testing window
Complete all test administration training and certification of completion requirements
Become familiar with the WIDA AMS User Guide in order to learn how to manage student data details
Review the online Test Demos and Test Practices and familiarize students with both before testing
Review and inventory test materials from Test Coordinator
Provide and document appropriate accommodations for students
Monitor students to verify that they can use the online test system
Return test materials to the Test Coordinator
Trainings (Online Test)
Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Technology Coordinators
Online procedural modules via WIDA AMS and checklists
Should be verified by Test Coordinator as listed on checklists
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Online Test Administrators (Grades 1-12)
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Test Coordinators (All Test Forms)
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
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Trainings and Certification (Paper Tests)
Training Tracks Key Elements Outcome
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Paper Test Administrators (Grades 1-12)
Administration Procedures: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Online procedural modules via Training Course and checklists
Certificate of Completion
Scoring Speaking Test
New Speaking Scoring module via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Speaking scorer quiz)
ACCESS for ELLs Kindergarten Test Administrators
Administration modules via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Kindergarten quiz)
Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Administrators
Administration modules via Training Course
Certification (upon completion of Alt ACCESS quiz)
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Domains & Grade Level Clusters
*Note: Kindergarten will remain an interactive, paper-based kit.
ListeningSpeaking ReadingWriting
Domains
Grade Level Clusters
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Response Capture
Listening and Reading: student responses will be captured digitally and scored by the online test engine
Speaking: student responses will be recorded (captured digitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trained raters
Writing: typed student responses will be recorded (captured digitally) and automatically sent to DRC for scoring by trained raters; handwritten responses will also be returned to DRC for scoring
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Student Experience
Graphic-supported items
Audio-supported directions
Narrated and guided introduction by a human voice for each domain test
Thematic folders pertaining to a unified theme
Practice items
Modeled responses for the productive domains
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Student Experience
Simple navigation
Uncluttered and streamlined interface
Embedded accessibility features, such as:
Magnification
Highlighter
Writing tools (e.g.; cut and paste, copy, underline)
OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15
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Information for the Writing Domain
The different test delivery and response modes of the Writing test are designed to meet the needs of all learners:
Writing Grades and Tiers
Writing Test Format Writing Response Mode
Grades 1-3 All Tier Levels (A, B or C)
Paper-based prompts
Paper
Grades 4-5All Tier Levels
Paper-based prompts
Paper
Grades 6-12All Tier Levels
Computer-based prompts
Keyboard
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Administration Considerations
Order of Administration: Students’ performance on the Listening and Reading tests will determine their placement for Writing and Speaking.
Listening and Reading: will be administered first. They may be administered together or separately.
Writing and Speaking: can be administered in either order, after the Listening and Reading tests.
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Estimated Administration Times
Students work at their own pace using the following guidelines:
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WIDA AMS
Within the system, designated staff may:
Access any needed user guides or software downloadsAdd students for test sessionsDesignate accommodationsCreate test sessionsPrint test ticketsMonitor student progressView/print reports
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WIDA AMS
Designated staff may also:
Order any needed paper materials; which include:Kindergarten, Writing forms (Grades 1-5), Alternate ACCESS, Large-Print and Hearing Impaired
OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15
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Technology Requirements
Technology requirements for the online test are listed on the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:
www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0/technology
Headphones are necessary for all domains
Headsets/headphones with built in microphones are an additional requirement for the Speaking test
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Plans for the Paper Test
New grade clusters:
Transitional form in 2015-16: Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12
Beginning 2016-17: Grade clusters will align with the online clusters
Media-delivered Listening and Speaking
Test Administrators will play pre-recorded prompts
Speaking: Updated Scoring Scale, Rules, and Procedures
Individually administered with pre-recorded prompts
Test Administrators will score student responses locally
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Preparation & Test Administration Materials
Current and Upcoming Resources:
Sample Items for the Public – now available!
September – October 2015:
WIDA Assessment Management System and User Guides
New web-based Modules for ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 (Training Course)
Test Administrator Manuals
Live webinars for district staff by role
Test Demos/Test Practice
Live Q&A Webinars, 1st Wednesday of the month, Oct- April OAA:DSR:CW 10/15/15
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Additional Resources
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage:
www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0
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ACCESS for ELLs 2.0®
FORMS
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Maintain Confidentiality Agreement
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District Security Checklist (White)
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District Packing List(White)
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School Box Range Sheet(White)
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Return Material Instruction Packet 39
Contact Information
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 webpage: www.wida.us/ACCESS_2.0
WIDA Client Services Center: 866-276-7735 or help@wida.us
DRC Customer Support: 855-878-9615 or WIDA@datarecognitioncorp.com
KDE: Chris Williams: 502-564-4394 Ext. 4750 or chris.williams@education.ky.gov
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